Barbeque Mac and Cheese

October 30, 2024

45

medium

4

  • Cook the Macaroni:
    • Prepare the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Make the Cheese Mixture:
    • In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, ketchup, brown sugar, jalapeño, garlic, parsley, and seasonings. Blend until smooth and well combined.
  • Sauté the Onions:
    • In a frying pan, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until softened and translucent.
  • Prepare the Breadcrumbs:
    • In another frying pan, melt a pat of butter. Add the breadcrumbs and toss them in the pan until they are lightly browned. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Combine the Ingredients:
    • Butter a baking dish. In the dish, combine the cooked macaroni, the cheese mixture from the food processor, sautéed onions, and half of the shredded cheese. Toss gently to mix everything together.
  • Top the Dish:
    • Sprinkle the browned breadcrumbs evenly over the macaroni mixture. Dot with a few pats of butter, and finish with grated Parmesan cheese and the remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden and bubbly.
  • Serve:
    • Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious macaroni bake!
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Ingredients:

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1cup cottage cheese
0.5cup parmesan cheese
0.5cup ketchup
1tsp brown sugar
0.5 jalapeño
0.5cup parsley italian
1.25cup milk
3cloves garlic
1 onion diced
0.75tsp ground cumin
0.5tsp salt
0.5tsp pepper black
2Tbs butter
1cup cheddar cheese or shredded, your favorite
0.25cup style breadcrumbs italian, homemade
1lb macaroni your favorite

Directions

1.
Cook the Macaroni
Prepare the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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2.
Make the Cheese Mixture
In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, ketchup, brown sugar, jalapeño, garlic, parsley, and seasonings. Blend until smooth and well combined.
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3.
Sauté the Onions
In a frying pan, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until softened and translucent.
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4.
Prepare the Breadcrumbs
In another frying pan, melt a pat of butter. Add the breadcrumbs and toss them in the pan until they are lightly browned. Remove from heat.
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5.
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
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6.
Combine the Ingredients
Butter a baking dish. In the dish, combine the cooked macaroni, the cheese mixture from the food processor, sautéed onions, and half of the shredded cheese. Toss gently to mix everything together.
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7.
Top the Dish
Sprinkle the browned breadcrumbs evenly over the macaroni mixture. Dot with a few pats of butter, and finish with grated Parmesan cheese and the remaining shredded cheese.
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8.
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden and bubbly.
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9.
Serve
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious macaroni bake!
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